Born in Takoma Park, Maryland, Campbell is the daughter of author Bebe Moore Campbell and Tiko Campbell an architect and author from Washington, D.C.[1][2]

Although Campbell has become best known for her role as the witty adolescent daughter on the series In the House, she has been frequently seen on television. She was featured in a regular role as Nicole in the short-lived FOX series South Central, portraying Larenz Tate's girlfriend, and also had a guest role in Thea. She also had a minor role in John Singleton's Poetic Justice, with Janet Jackson, playing the role of Lucky's (played by Tupac Shakur) cousin in Oakland. Her other screen credits include the television film The Reindeer Kid, Jr. and she also hosted the young adult magazine show Twenty-four/Seven in 1995.

Campbell was featured in R&B singer Jaheim's music video for the song "Just In Case". She is also featured in the video for Fat Joe's #2 hit "What's Luv" She can also be found in Tyrese's "Lately" and "Sweet Lady". She also made a minor cameo in the video for Lil' Kim's Not Tonight (Remix) with Left Eye, Da Brat, Missy Elliott & Angie Martinez